By Perpetua Murungweni
In a move aimed at boosting growth of combat sports in the region, Masvingo Provincial Combat sport development board has officially adopted its first constitution paving way for a more structured approach to promote wrestling and boxing in the province.
Speaking during the adoption meeting held at Flamboyant Hotel Masvingo on July 23, 2024, the board chairperson Olivarth Guvuriro said the constitution was meant to develop boxing and wrestling in Masvingo.
“The main objective of this constitution is to try and develop boxing and wrestling in Masvingo province for the benefit of athletes, officials, managers, promoters and the general citizenry. It also seeks to promote participation of learners of the sport in schools and in tertiary institutions,” said Guvuriro
“A constitution forms terms of reference of an organisation and it is a template that is going to guide our operations that’s why we felt that we can’t continue running our business without it. With this constitution we won’t have people stepping on each other’s toes because everyone will know their roles and positions,” he added.
Former boxer Charles Manyuchi who was selected special advisor of the board said drafting and adopting of a constitution was a good thing to do and advised them to take their constitution to the mother board for further review.
“I applaud the provincial board for drafting and adopting a constitution at provincial level, now that they have adopted their draft my advice is that they should take it to their mother board for further review,” said Manyuchi.
